The audacious imitation of existing products has been awarded the famous “Schmähpreis” by “Aktion Plagarius e.V.” since 1977. Bruder Spielwaren GmbH also received the “Plagarius” award in January of t…
February 19, 2019
Despite good sales, the German knitwear industry is entering the 1st quarter of 2019 with uncertainty. Companies are reporting a weakening of their business.
February 18, 2019
A new study by Washington University reveals the negative environmental and social consequences of fast fashion. We’ve been asking around children’s clothing companies how important sustainability is…
February 13, 2019
New customers, more sales and higher customer satisfaction. Retailers report this when they offer the payment method instalment purchase. Companies for children’s equipment are also involved.
February 7, 2019
More and more Germans are making online purchases via mobile devices. This is the result of a study by the payment service provider Mastercard.
February 6, 2019
The BDI has published a new policy paper. It contains 54 of the industry’s demands to Berlin and Brussels to strengthen the European Union in competition with China.
January 24, 2019
In a recent press conference, the Federal Statistical Office presented the German gross domestic product and the fiscal balance of the state in 2018.
January 21, 2019
Emmaljunga and Cybex are launching their first motorised prams this year. Luna Journal reports on the prams of the future.
January 17, 2019
The new Packaging Act has been in force since the beginning of the year. The aim is to reduce waste and increase recycling. We have asked companies in the industry how they deal with the new regulatio…
January 16, 2019
For the second time, the ebay Retail Report provides insights into the online shopping behaviour of ebay customers and shows, among other things, which product groups were particularly popular in Germ…
January 10, 2019
Rumours about the takeover of Zalando by the Chinese trading group Alibaba promote the growth of the Zalando share. Alibaba plans to expand its operations in Europe.
January 9, 2019
According to the HDE consumer barometer, consumer sentiment is at its lowest point. The focus is on financial reserves and tax relief.
January 9, 2019
Even in 2019, trade will not be able to avoid the current issue of digitalisation. The necessary measures will be confronted above all with time problems. The toy industry remains positive.
January 8, 2019
In the new year there will be some legislative changes affecting trade. Luna Journal lists the most important ones and points out what needs to be taken into account.
January 3, 2019
At the end of 2018, the German economy is still on the upswing. Compared with the summer, however, the overall economic picture has deteriorated. Due to global uncertainties and domestic factors, the…
December 21, 2018